Windows reimagined A new UI where touch is a first-class
citizen along with full mouse-and-keyboard support.
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Windows reimagined Designed from the chipset up for multiple
form-factors tablets, laptops, desktops & all-in-ones.
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Windows reimagined The Windows Store on every device with a
full commerce platform and flexibility.
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Windows Store apps Windows reimagined
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* IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Custom Application Development
Services 20122016 Forecast, doc #234645, May 2012.Worldwide and
U.S. Custom Application Development Services 20122016 Forecast
**IDC Predictions 2012: Competing for 2020, doc #231720, December
2011. ***Gartner, IT Metrics: IT Spending and Staffing Report, Jan.
2012 App development opportunity
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Support mobile workforce Windows 8 is built for businesses
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Desktop apps Pixel accuracy apps like the CAD/CAM Need system
access like IT Helpdesk application Need multi-monitor access like
a finance application Web apps Does not need platform richness
Accessible across various platforms Need zero foot print
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Demo: Apps
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Windows 8: familiar language and tools
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Build WinRT apps with technology choices WinRT apps HTML
JavaScript C C++ C# VB Desktop apps Win32.NET / SL Internet
Explorer Communication & data Application Model Devices &
printing Windows 8 APIs Graphics & media System Services
JavaScript (Chakra) C C++ C# VB XAMLHTML / CSS View Model
Controller Windows Core OS Services Core
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Windows 8 or Windows RT devices Download public apps from
Windows Store Install corporate apps Custom LOBSupported Windows
Store app links Through the cloud Directly on-premise
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The Windows Store
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Windows 8 app opportunity for VARs Develo p Test DeploySupport
Design ISVs / SIs VARs Leverage each others strengths
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How to get ready? Download Windows 8 and Visual Studio 2012
Visit Windows dev center: www.dev.windows.com www.dev.windows.com
Read Windows 8 app developer blog:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsappdev
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsappdev Attend dev camps
www.devcamps.ms/windowswww.devcamps.ms/windows Attend //build/
virtually (www.buildwindows.com)www.buildwindows.com Open Windows
Store developer account and start building your apps More resources
and programs on MPN: http://aka.ms/MPNW8 http://aka.ms/MPNW8
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How we work together Attend app factory for gold/silver app dev
partners (by invitation only) Participate in MAAP program to drive
app PoC and Pilot (For partners meeting requirements) Become App
Dev competency partner Engage with your customers on app needs